Shalin Patel

Shalin Patel is the Managing Partner and Co-Founder of Vibe Restaurants, a multi-brand company operating over 125 Little Caesars, Wingstop, and Whataburger locations. His expertise lies in finance and scaling business operations, a journey he began at age 25. He is a graduate of the University of Texas McCombs School of Business.

Born in Kenya and now calling Houston home, Shalin is a family man who enjoys traveling the world with his wife and son. An avid foodie and athlete, he plays soccer, basketball, and various racket sports. He is also passionate about giving back by mentoring aspiring entrepreneurs in the restaurant industry.

At just 25, Shalin started his franchise empire with a single restaurant, which has since grown to over 125 locations across multiple states.